NEP vs CAN Live Score Updates (LatestLY)
Hello and welcome to LatestLY’s coverage of Nepal’s final warm-up match ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Nepal are coming off a win over the UAE, while Canada suffered a 10-wicket drubbing against Italy.
Nepal National Cricket Team vs Canada National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Nepal and Canada are facing off today, 5 February 2026, in their final warm-up fixture at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium before the ICC Menâs T20 World Cup officially commences. You can find Nepal National Cricket Team vs Canada National Cricket Team match scorecard here. Both associate nations are looking to finalise their tactical combinations following successful opening practice matches earlier this week. Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad For ICC T20 World Cup 2026; Rohit Paudel to Lead, Lokesh Bam Included.
Match Fact
| Category | Details |
| Match | Nepal vs Canada |
| Venue | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Nepal Captain (Acting) | Dipendra Singh Airee |
| Canada Captain | Dilpreet Bajwa |
| Format | T20 (Warm-up fixture) |
| Weather | 31°C, Sunny and Humid |
| Next Match (Nepal) | vs England (8 Feb, Mumbai) |
| Next Match (Canada) | vs South Africa (9 Feb, Colombo) |
Nepal vs Canada Team News
This fixture is a crucial dress rehearsal for both teams. Nepal, coming off a comprehensive seven-wicket win against the UAE, is aiming to maintain their winning momentum before their tournament opener against England on 8 February. The Rhinos’ batting lineup, featuring the in-form Aasif Sheikh and Aarif Sheikh, looks to refine their strike rotation against Canadaâs varied pace attack. Nepal Names Former Australian International Ian Harvey As Bowling Consultant For ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
For Canada, the match is an opportunity to improve upon their narrow win against Italy. Having beaten Nepal by 63 runs in their previous warm-up meeting during the 2024 World Cup cycle, the North American side will be looking to reassert their dominance over their fellow associate rivals.
Notably, Nepal is taking the field under vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee, as regular skipper Rohit Paudel has travelled to Mumbai for the official ICC Captains’ Day event.